Sponge elementary school program in-person classes as well as online classes are now live!
Online classes are available for Spanish, Mandarin & French and open to all students.
Several schools are confirmed for in-person after-school language classes and will add those here based on the registration open date.
To see currently available classes and register, visit the https://spongeschool.com/sign-up/ page
Questions? Send us an email at info@spongeschool.com!
Sponge online classes for elementary school age group are now live! Online classes are available for Spanish, Mandarin & French and open to all students.
We are working with schools to determine school-specific plans for in-person and/or online classes and will add those as details are firmed up.
To see currently available classes and register, visit the https://spongeschool.com/sign-up/ page
Questions? Send us an email at info@spongeschool.com!
Sponge has been chosen by Highline Public Schools (HPS) to provide Spanish and Mandarin language curriculum for use across twelve HPS elementary schools as part of the district’s new afterschool language enrichment program.
Highline Public Schools serves around 19,000 students in grades K-12 in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state. The district has 32 schools, including 18 elementary schools and serves a highly diverse population of students.
“We wanted to provide our students with a strong, research-based language curriculum with a flexible and customizable instructional approach. Equally important, we wanted language learning to be a fun experience for our K-6th graders, and were looking for a proven, turn-key afterschool language program”, said Dr. Kristin Percy Calaff, Director of Language Learning, Highline Public Schools.
Sponge’s curriculum is based on current research and an immersion approach with emphasis on learning and communicating via games, songs, and drama. Program materials include coursebooks with activity sheets, language journals, and self-assessments, picture cards, storybooks based on unit themes, and a strong alignment with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
“We are thrilled to partner with HPS and bring language learning to its elementary schools. HPS staff and language program teachers have been great partners. We are getting valuable feedback based on usage of our curriculum and will use these learnings to evolve our curriculum to better meet future needs’”, said Heike Missal, Sponge President.
As part of the Sponge-HPS agreement, Sponge is
Sponge classes are about to start at elementary schools in the Greater Seattle Area. We’re planning to hold two curriculum nights in October. This is a great opportunity to come learn in detail about our curriculum, goals and methods, see a demonstration, and ask your questions!
You are welcome to attend either curriculum night, regardless of where your student attends school. Both events are open to all interested families, regardless of whether or not you’ve registered.
Join us on Monday, October 12, from 7-8 pm in the Cafeteria at Medina Elementary, or on Tuesday, October 13, from 7-8 pm in the Library at Island Park Elementary.
Questions? Send us an email at info@spongeschool.com or call (425) 274 -5188. We’re here to help!